Chapter 3 Quiz: Skeletal System Flashcards
chondroplasty
surgical repair of cartilage
allogenic transplant
uses healthy bone marrow from donor such as a sibling
greenstick fractures
or incomplete fracture, is one in which the bone is bent and only partially broken. Typically in children.
orthotic
mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct or compensate for impaired limb function.
periostitis
inflammation of the periosteum (tough fibrous tissue that forms outermost covering of the bone)
chiropractor
specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine.
orthopedic surgeon
physician who specializes in disorders involving the bones, joints and muscles.
osteopathic physician
specializes in treating health problems by spinal manipulation and traditional forms of medical treatment
podiatrist
specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
rheumatologist
specializes in diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
myelitis
inflammation of the bone marrow
closed fracture
also known as complete fracture, bone is broken but there is no open wound in the skin
red bone marrow
located within spongy bone, hemopoietic tissues that manufactures RBC, hemoglobin, WBC, and thrombocytes
malleolus
rounded bony projection on the tibia ad fibula on the sides of ankle joint
cruciate ligaments
make the movements of the knee possible
bursectomy
surgical removal of a bursa ( fibrous sac that acts are cushion in areas subject to friction where tendon passes over bone )
manubrium
upper portion of the sternum
cartilage
smooth, rubbery connective tissue that acts as shock absorber between bones, more flexible than bone. Makes up the tip of nose.
osteorrhaphy
surgical suturing or wiring together of bones
primary bone cancer
relatively rare malignant ( becomes worse and then life threatening ) tumor that originates in the bone.
subluxation
partial dislocation of bone from its joint
spondylolisthesis
forward movement of the lower lumbar vertebra’s body on the the vertebra below it
diaphysis
shaft of a long bone
kyphosis
abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from side
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
autoimmune disorder that affect children > 16 years old. Symptoms include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever fever, fatigue.
costals
12 pairs of ribs attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae
closed reduction
attempted realignment of the bone involved in fracture or joint dislocation
osteotomy
surgical incision into a bone
sternum
also known as the breast bone
percutaneous vertebroplasty
preformed to treat osteoporosis - related compression fractures using bone cement to stabilize fractures within spinal column
herniated disk
rupture of intervertebral disk that causes pressure on spinal nerve roots
lumbago
pain in lumbar region
spina bifida
congenital defect in which the spine fails to close around the spinal cord
spondylitis
inflammation of the vertebrae
spondylosis
degenerative condition of vetebrae
chondroma
slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells
kyphosis
abnormal increase in outward curvature of thoracic spine as viewed from the side
lordosis
abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine
talipes
congenital deformity in which the foot may be turned outward or inward
scoliosis
abnormal sideways curvature of the spine
osteitis
inflammation of bone
